Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Patterson School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
The Patterson School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 24%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Notes
- The Patterson School is a private, non-profit, co-educational, non-denominational, multi-cultural boarding and day school for grades seven through twelve.
- The Patterson School is dedicated to providing family-oriented college-preparatory education for the development of the whole person.
- A Patterson education develops skills, knowledge, experience, and attitudes required for a student to get into the college of choice and to be successful and happy in his or her future life.
- Instrumental to this success is the development of seven qualities which form the foundation of a Patterson education: knowledge, reasoning, integrity, courtesy, health, creativity, and versatility.
- The mission of The Patterson School is to provide an educational environment that stimulates the intellectual, ethical, and physical development of each of its students in a supportive, caring and nuturing enviroment.
- With a highly skilled faculty and an exciting curriculum, students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to enter and be successful at the collegiate and university level.
- The Patterson School is a private, non-profit, co-educational, non-denominational, multi-cultural boarding and day school for grades seven through twelve.
- The Patterson School is dedicated to providing family-oriented college-preparatory education for the development of the whole person.
- A Patterson education develops skills, knowledge, experience, and attitudes required for a student to get into the college of choice and to be successful and happy in his or her future life.
- Instrumental to this success is the development of seven qualities which form the foundation of a Patterson education: knowledge, reasoning, integrity, courtesy, health, creativity, and versatility.
- The mission of The Patterson School is to provide an educational environment that stimulates the intellectual, ethical, and physical development of each of its students in a supportive, caring and nuturing enviroment.
- With a highly skilled faculty and an exciting curriculum, students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to enter and be successful at the collegiate and university level.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Patterson School often compared to?
The Patterson School is often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is The Patterson School's ranking?
The Patterson School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Patterson School?
The application deadline for The Patterson School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to The Patterson School is Heritage Christian School (10.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Christ Classical Academy (17.1 miles away)
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Distance: 128.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
939 S Third Std Ext
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
Distance: 143.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 637 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Distance: 128.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
939 S Third Std Ext
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
Distance: 143.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 637 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Distance: 128.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
939 S Third Std Ext
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
Distance: 143.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 637 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Distance: 128.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
939 S Third Std Ext
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-9001
Distance: 143.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 637 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 191 students
Baptist
239 Mount Herman Rd
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 726-0055
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Baptist
4415 Calico Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-2766
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
All-boys | Alternative School
4654 High Rock Rd
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
Distance: 16.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
Christian
471 New Market Boulevard
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 773-7830
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
170 Honeycutt Dr.
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 719-4463
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 191 students
Baptist
239 Mount Herman Rd
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 726-0055
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Baptist
4415 Calico Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-2766
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
All-boys | Alternative School
4654 High Rock Rd
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
170 Honeycutt Dr.
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 719-4463
Distance: 19.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
3260 6th St. Dr. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-5405
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 191 students
Baptist
239 Mount Herman Rd
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 726-0055
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Baptist
4415 Calico Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-2766
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
All-boys | Alternative School
4654 High Rock Rd
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
Distance: 16.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
Christian
471 New Market Boulevard
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 773-7830
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
170 Honeycutt Dr.
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 719-4463
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
170 Honeycutt Dr.
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 719-4463
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
453 Howards Creek Rd
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5787
Distance: 18.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Daycare / Preschool
502 West Union Street
Morganton, NC 28680
(828) 433-1018
Distance: 19.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
305 W Concord St
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-6782
Distance: 19.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
3260 6th St. Dr. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-5405
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Quick Facts
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 20%10
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
8940.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Old Montezuma Road
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0145
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0145
8940.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 London Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-0661
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-0661
8940.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Conley Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-0632
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-0632
8941.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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